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Property

Updated: 23-Apr-2016

Mas Taillet is a large medieval farmhouse on an idyllic location. Holidays in the Pyrenees and close to the Mediterranean, this is all possible at Mas Taillet. The house, several hundred years old, is renovated in a comfortable and stylish way. It includes an independant mainhouse, called 'La maison de Xatart, and an apartment in the former servantshouse, 'Le Camelia' From here you can make beautiful walks in the mountains, enjoy the charming small towns and villages, visit the Mediterranee, jump over the border for a visit to Spain.

Mas Taillet has 2 big bedrooms, and 2 a little bit smaller, all provided with good beds. There are 2 bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom. Two bedrooms have to share one bathroom. The living area is the big stylish kitchen, provided with a big dining table and a sitting area. There is a satelite television, DVD player, etc. The ktichen is provided with everything you need for preparing a good meal. Outside you have a nice terrace with beautiful views over the mountains. The pool is for communal use, the water allways has nice temperature, cause it is covered by a dome.

The mainhouse is called Maison de Xatart, perfect place for your family holidays. The ground floor has a large stylish kitchen, with two large stone arches; the foundations of the house. This kitchen has a large dining table to enjoy your meals. Of course it is well equipped; gashob, electric oven, dishwasher and refrigerator. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, each with double bed. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with shower and toilet. There are two smaller bedrooms and a shared bathroom/toilet on the floor. The house has its own south facing terrace, provided with a dining table and a seat on the grass just in front of the property, The swimming pool is for general use. Around is a nice terrace with sunbeds to relax. Around the house you will find our animals, like dogs, cats, chicken, donkeys, etc. They like to play with you or the children.

Sleeps 8

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

Parking

Garden

Swimming pool

Barbecue

Dish washer

Washing machine

Towels provided

Linens provided

Top Traveller Review

Quiet, family friendly house in an idyllic spot.

We were two families, total of 8 people who visited this house one week. The house was very big, with four decent sized bedrooms. There were also 3 very nice bathrooms with excellent showers. Ron and Dick were very helpful and kept the pool in pristine condition at all times. The pool suits both old and young people and helped us keep cool in the very warm weather. I also managed to find what has to be one of the worlds best spots for our hammock. The house is a bit far from the nearest bakery which is in town. This is a 40 minute walk or 15 minute drive. Prats de Mollo is worth several visits though!

Review Submitted: 29-Jul-2015

Date of Stay: Jul 2015

Source:
HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your review, you were coming from so far (Norway) so it seems it was worth traveling all to the South of France. Enjoy your winter in Bergen, Norway.

About the Owner

the Dutch owners of Mas Taillet are Dick Blancke and Ron Vos. They live allready more as 12 years in this region and can help you to make your stay succesfull, by looking for the activities you like. The English language is not any problem for them

Guestbook comments from the owner

Fred and Gemma were visitors in summer 2010. In our guestbook they wrote:

What a nice spot! We completely recovered, gone of all the hussle of everyday. We enjoyed to read a lot of books, and the nice environment.Thank you for your hospitality and your care. We appreciated all your attention.

13 Reviews

4.9

based on 13 holidaymaker reviews

Quiet, family friendly house in an idyllic spot.

We were two families, total of 8 people who visited this house one week. The house was very big, with four decent sized bedrooms. There were also 3 very nice bathrooms with excellent showers. Ron and Dick were very helpful and kept the pool in pristine condition at all times. The pool suits both old and young people and helped us keep cool in the very warm weather. I also managed to find what has to be one of the worlds best spots for our hammock. The house is a bit far from the nearest bakery which is in town. This is a 40 minute walk or 15 minute drive. Prats de Mollo is worth several visits though!

Review Submitted: Jul 29, 2015

Date of Stay: Jul 2015

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your review, you were coming from so far (Norway) so it seems it was worth traveling all to the South of France. Enjoy your winter in Bergen, Norway.

Quiet, family friendly house in an idyllic spot.

We were two families, total of 8 people who visited this house one week. The house was very big, with four decent sized bedrooms. There were also 3 very nice bathrooms with excellent showers. Ron and Dick were very helpful and kept the pool in pristine condition at all times. The pool suits both old and young people and helped us keep cool in the very warm weather. I also managed to find what has to be one of the worlds best spots for our hammock. The house is a bit far from the nearest bakery which is in town. This is a 40 minute walk or 15 minute drive. Prats de Mollo is worth several visits though!

Maison Xatart, our mountain refuge.

We loved the self-catering accommodation, which was beautifully but simply furnished, with a well-equipped kitchen and convivial dining area. Our hosts were helpful, informative and never intrusive. They pride themselves, quite rightly, on the well-chosen decor and the clean, orderly standard of presentation. We enjoyed the company of their well-behaved pets on the terrace from which we took in the spectacular views. We swam in the pool and walked the footpaths around the property. Prats de Mollo is a charming town with pleasant bars and restaurants, a helpful tourist office, a well-stocked grocery store and a market on Fridays. The drive up to Maison Xatart from the town was a bit of a challenge, due to the road surface having suffered during winter rains. However, we gather it is due to be repaired in the near future, so this will not be an ongoing problem. We would recommend this property to our friends, and would certainly visit again.

Ideal for motorbike and relaxing

We have spent one week with Dick and Ron at their beautiful farmhouse. We stayed in La Camelia. The accommodation was very nice and spacious. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. They help you with finding nice trails for hiking, biking and motorbiking.

The region is nice for motorbiking. Nice asphalt, many bends and beautiful views.

We made a beautiful tour of 270 Km, with only 5 Km without curves. Fantastic!

We also did a very nice hike from the farmhouse to the village Prats de Mollo and back. A nice walk over the hill and through the forest. In the little village you have enough terraces for a drink and relax a little. The food is good, and there is even Wi-fi on most of the terraces.

Doing 'nothing' the whole day is also a good possibility. Sun and swimming pool, and there is always something to see: the nice little dogs and other animals or sometimes some deer or swine in one of the fields surrounding the farmhouse.

We've really enjoyed ourselves. So, Till next time!!

Marcel and Nicole

Review Submitted: Jun 25, 2013

Date of Stay: Jun 2013

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Nicole and Marcel, we enjoyed having you at Mas Taillet, two responsable motorbikers. I can share your information with other bikers who will visit Mas Taillet.

Don't miss out on this one!

Mas Taillet was, without a doubt, the most beautiful guesthouse we have ever stayed in. The landscape is simply breathtaking and the house itself is gorgeous: rural, with all the facilities you need.

The owners are very nice and helpful. Allthough they live there, we never had the feeling we were 'visitors'. Ron and Dick know how very well how to mix their lives, their work and the guests privacy and wellbeing.

The only disadvantage I can think of was the long, small, mountain road going down to the village, which leads to the nearest supermarket. But to be honest, that's exactly what makes this place so special: the house and the landscape are pretty remote, but you'll never feel lonely. And the drive down to the sweet village at the foot of the mountain is, to say the least, worth your trouble. :)

I'd recommend this place to anyone. We went with our son, who was 5 months at the time, and 5 other family members and had a fantastic week. Admittingly, the weather was great and that helps ofcourse!

Location

From the Owner

“We like the space around us, the beautiful views and place to keep all our animals, like donkeys, dogs, cats, chicken, etc. Every morning we wake up with the feeling that we are very priviliged to live here! We like to share this with you.”

Mas Taillet, including the mainhouse de Xatart and the appartment Le Camelia, is located near Prats de Mollo. This small fortified town is set in the last valley before reaching the Spanish border, on the banks of the River Tech. The town has a market one day a week and all the stores you will require. You will find some good restaurants and a bar. supermarket, bars.

There are many other small beautiful towns in our valley (the Vallespir): Ceret, Arles sur Tech, Amelie les Bains. Each of them has his own specialities: Ceret: the museum of modern art, Arles sur Tech: a medieval church and cloister, and Amelie les Bains is a Spa resort.

The Mediterranean Sea with its lovely beaches and nice seaside towns lies within reach if you plan to make a daytrip, to Collioure, Argeles sur Mer or Banyuls. The Spanish border is also very close and accessible for day excursions. For instance the museum of Salvador Dali in Figueres or the nice market place Camprodon. Even a daytrip to Barcelone is possible.

Mas Taillet is excellently located to make nice walks in the mountains. There are sign-posted tracks for as well beginning as experienced hikers. The local tourist board organizes guided walks during summer. Also our own estate is very well suited to make short walks.

Golf: About 20 km away you will find DOMAINE DE FALGOS, an 18 holes golfresort and Spa. It has panoramique views over the Mediterranee, the Spanish border and Figueres and the Mediteranee.

Floor Area

Bathrooms

Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, bathroom to be used for 2 bedrooms

Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, private bathroom

Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, private bathroom

Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8

Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Cot, can have extra single

Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed

The main house has two large bedrooms, each with a bathroom. There are two bedrooms, a little bit smaller who share one bathroom. We can put an extra single bed on one of the rooms, if necessary, or a crib. So all together in this house we can accomodate 8 persons and 1 little child.
Next door is another accommodation for 2 or 4 persons, ask for information and prices to come with more people. We can accommodate 12 persons.

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